We all know that Microsoft issues patch after patch and fix after fix with errors which tend to do more damage then fix Windows 10 issues. Ditto for Microsoft’s new cumulative update KB3201845 for Windows 10. The KB3201845 update was released by Microsoft to fix some mobile issues and errors in Windows 10 anniversary update but the patch is causing Windows 10 run PCs and laptops to drop internet connection while working. Some Windows 10 users have reported that the KB3201845 kills Wi-Fi connections altogether leaving them without the Internet.

The Windows 10 update called KB3201845 was released by Microsoft yesterday and is designed to fix various issues with the new operating system. Before releasing it publicly to all Windows 10 users worldwide, Microsoft first tested the KB3201845 Windows 10 update with beta testers by issuing it to Windows Insiders in November. Surprisingly, none of the Windows Insider members flagged the issue then.

Another surprise is that the newly released KB3201845 Windows 10 doesn’t even mention anything related to internet connectivity/networking. The update is primarily for the following according to the update information :

The only way to escape the networking/Wi-Fi is to avoid the KB3201845 Windows 10 update until Microsoft fixes it. Till such time you can block the update from Windows 10 update settings. If you have already installed the fix, you may be able to solve the issue by uninstalling the update or changing the local IPv4 IP address for your network adapter.

You can also try hard reboot to fix the issue. To hard reset your Windows 10 PC/laptop, hold down Shift and simultaneously press Start and click the Power Button in the Start Menu. While still holding the Shift button select Shut Down. Continue holding the Shift button down until the PC has fully powered down, then reboot.

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I received (KB3201845) on 11-29-16 as a Release Preview Insider. No difficulty downloading or installing the update. A restart was required with no subsequent connectivity issues. I have a wired connection.

all these “fixes” are crap! it is KB3201845 causing the problems. I uninstalled this update and all problems solved. I have blocked this update from installing again using windows update hide tool: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930